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Joy. Light. Exuberance. Passion. Playfulness. This is my experience of the luminous and uber-talented Brandi Harper. Creator of PurlBknits, Brandi has one of my most favorite Instagram feeds. Her photos are always full of beauty, fun, experiments and of course, her AMAZING knitwear designs. She is one of the kindest, most open-hearted people I have ever met. And, as you will hear in our chat, she touches so many lives with her work and most especially with her teaching through NYC Craft Entrepreneurship. She is … View Post

I honestly don’t know what the KELBOURNE WOOLENS company motto is, but if I had to wager a guess I would say Work Hard, Play Hard. Cause these two? Yeah, they are running a super successful biz and having no fun at all. If you are curious about the sign pointing to handknit sweaters in the middle of Ireland, take a listen to the conversation above as Kate and Courtney share the highlights and life-changing moments of their recent trip to Ireland– plus all sorts … View Post

It’s true that I first met Jess when she was frecklegirl and I was bluepoppy — you know way back in the day when no one put their real name out there because who knows what crazy strangers you might meet on the internet. All I know, is that I am forever grateful that we connected back then about our shared love of reading, writing and New England life. I loved seeing the knitting that she shared online (you know, before there was ravelry . … View Post

“Every morning, when I get up to make myself a cup of coffee, and every night before I go to sleep, I think about how my life has changed, thanks to Tokuko and amirisu. I no longer want to take a day off from work, just to get away from it. I always look forward to tomorrow, knowing that I have many challenges to tackle.” – Meri Tanaka One of the coolest things about getting older that no one really talks about is how you … View Post

Passionate, fierce, committed and determined. When I think of Joetta Maue, these words roll in first. She is also one of the most CHILL, easy-going, no-drama people I have ever had the pleasure to hang out with. It’s quite the combo. As you will hear in our chat above, Joetta is constantly seeking to find the line between being a full-time artist and the demands of motherhood. Working multiple jobs while making time to nurture her relationship with her husband. And, bringing a full heart … View Post